Chiang Mai Zoo animals predict 2026 World Cup final

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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Chiang Mai Zoo organized an animal enrichment activity where a black panther and a tiger predicted the winner of the 2026 World Cup final.

•The activity took place on July 18, 2026, at Chiang Mai Zoo.
•A black panther named Ying Lee chose Spain as the champion.
•A tiger named Tiger chose Argentina as the champion.
•The event was designed as animal enrichment to reduce stress and stimulate natural behaviors.

•On July 18, 2026, Chiang Mai Zoo held an activity to welcome the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
•Ying Lee, a black panther, chose the Spain national team via a food-hiding box activity.
•Tiger, a tiger, chose the Argentina national team by interacting with footballs decorated with team symbols.
•Pichit Chitmint stated the activity follows animal welfare principles to stimulate senses and reduce animal stress.
•Ying Lee and Tiger had previously correctly predicted teams that reached the semi-finals.
•Chiang Mai Zoo clarified that the predictions are for entertainment and are not intended to guide gambling.
•The activity was designed to create color and enjoyment for tourists during the World Cup.

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Chiang Mai Zoo(สวนสัตว์เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The organization that hosted the animal enrichment activity for the 2026 World Cup final.

Ying Lee(หญิงลี)

A black panther at Chiang Mai Zoo who predicted Spain would win the World Cup.

Tiger(ไทเกอร์)ℹ️

A tiger at Chiang Mai Zoo who predicted Argentina would win the World Cup.

Pichit Chitmint(พิชิต ชิตมินทร์)

Assistant Director of Chiang Mai Zoo.